Symbols of Scout Association of Venezuela:
The Flag - Attributes and Semiology: The current flag of Scout
Association of Venezuela is the same of World Organization of the
Scout Movement - WOSM: a dark murrey field that shows on its
center the International Scout Emblem, the fleur-de-lis,
surrounded by a circumference formed by a rope in whose base
appears a reef knot (called square knot in USA), all enameled in
white. This flag derives from the fleur-de-lis or lily which
forms part of the emblem of every national scout organization and
that it may be found on compasses and pointing devices which is
interpreted as pointing to the true direction, the high one,
which the Scouts should assume to as moving positively towards.
The two stars alludes to the truth and the knowledge: the two
most important element which is founds in the creeds, promises
and oaths off all member organizations. It also reminds the stars
in the sky and the outdoor element of the Scouting. The rope
remembers the true brotherhood which exist among all the WOSM
members and the reef/square knot indicate the compromise of being
useful and the obligations of the service to the fellows.
As peculiar data, the Association members uses red wine
neckerchiefs for attend events out the country, consolidating
that shade of red like a specie of additional emblematic
international color of Venezuela.Sources: original image by Mr. Giusseppe Botasini
versioned by Mr. Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo; semiology extracted
from the article made by Mr. Mike L. Walton (March 3rd, 2000) at Scouting OrganizationsRaúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

Attributes: Consists in three irregular lines diagonally
oriented to the dexter (left of the observer) with the
colors yellow, blue and red, presuming that it constitute a
super-stylization of the traditional emblem of the fleur-de-lis
or lily. Complements the design the words "SCOUTS" and
"VENEZUELA" in capital letters of different styles.
Semiology: Until the moment of the redaction of this report is
not available data about the semiology of this Coat of Arms.
Historical Synthesis: Until the moment of the redaction of this
report is not available data about the origin and official
adoption of this Coat of Arms.Sources: Web Site Scouts Association of Venezuela at
<www.scout.org.ve>Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

The Former Flag - Attributes and Semiology: The former flag of
the Scout Association of Venezuela consisted in a sky-blue field
in whose center appeared the old emblem of the organization
inside a white circle, all accompanied in the superior part by
the inscription "SCOUTS DE VENEZUELA" (Scouts of
Venezuela) in white gothic capital letters describing an arc of
circumference with the convexity upwards.
Although is not available data about the selection of the
sky-blue as former emblematic color of the Association,
heraldically alludes to the High Ideals, Elevation of Sights,
Justice, Loyalty and Perseverance, whilst the Emblem and the
inscription reaffirmed the identity and values of Venezuelan
Scouting.Sources: Manual "El Camino hacia los
Bosques" (Road to the Forest), Scout Association of
Venezuela. Caracas, 1973.Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

The Former Emblem - Attributes and Semiology: The former
emblem of the Scout Association of Venezuela consisted in a
fleur-de-lis or lily with the national colors of Venezuela, two
stars, a central needle and a streamer with the motto
"SIEMPRE LISTO" -Be Prepared- with a knot suspended of
the lower edge, all inside a ring formed by two ropes outlined in
red between whose appear the inscription "ASOCIACIÓN DE
SCOUTS DE VENEZUELA" (Scout Association of Venezuela) in red
Roman capital letters, separated by means of a red point. The
three petals symbolized the three parts of the Promise or Scouts
Principles (God, Motherland and Home) and the three parts of the
Law or Scout Virtues (Loyalty, Sacrifice and Purity); the two
stars reminds the eyes of the Scout; the needle on the central
petal symbolized the rectitude of the Scout and the ring which
jointed the petals symbolized the union of the three branches of
the Scout Movement: Wolf-cubs, Scouts and Rovers. The streamer
reminded the smile of the Scout and his motto whilst the knot
alluded to the daily good action of the Scout.Sources: Manual "El Camino hacia los
Bosques" (Road to the Forest), Scout Association of
Venezuela. Caracas, 1973.Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004